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AR HB1281
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mindy McAlindon
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AI Summary
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Extends the first preelection campaign finance report deadline from 7 days to 60 days before an election for candidates for school district, township, municipal, and county offices
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Adds a new second preelection report requirement due 20 days before the election, covering contributions and expenditures through the filing date
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Eliminates the $500 threshold exemption that previously allowed candidates with contributions/expenditures under $500 to skip preelection reports
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Removes the requirement that preelection reports only apply to candidates with opponents, meaning all candidates must now file regardless of opposition
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Repeals annual reporting requirements for non-election years and supplemental reporting requirements after final reports for local and county candidates
Legislative Description
To Amend Reporting For A Candidate For Certain Municipal Offices And For County Office; And To Amend Portions Of The Arkansas Code That Resulted From Initiated Act 1 Of 1996.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025